GHVP - REGION 5 - Housing Specialist
About The Position
Are you passionate about mental health and looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? Legacy Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Housing Specialist to join our Chatham team. The housing specialist under the supervision of the Housing Coordinator and Housing Manager performs a wide range of tasks in the community to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives while promoting the recovery process. This position utilizes interventions to provide skills training, education and case management to consumers who are currently residing in an independent living situation such as Georgia Housing Voucher Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, etc. Assists consumers who meet criteria for GHVP/HCV with obtaining permanent supportive housing. Monitor consumer progress toward treatment goals. Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and consumer progress. Must be able to work well with community agencies and function as part of a team. Flexible hours required. The Housing Specialist will be supervised by the Housing Manger.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED; required
- Valid GA driver’s license with less than 5 points.
- CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain CPR Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives while promoting the recovery process.
- Provide skills training, education and case management to consumers who are currently residing in an independent living situation such as Georgia Housing Voucher Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, etc.
- Assist consumers who meet criteria for GHVP/HCV with obtaining permanent supportive housing.
- Monitor consumer progress toward treatment goals.
- Accurately chart services and consumer progress.
- Work well with community agencies and function as part of a team.
Benefits
- Health insurance: Quality, affordable coverage through State of Georgia employee benefit plans.
- Competitive pay
- 24 Days of paid leave in your first year
- Retirement Plans: Automatic 2% employer contribution to your 401(k), plus a 3% match after one year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
